Kai
gaye
straza rappaport spent her youth vacationing in hawaii, and always
wanted to capture the island’s fragrance. years later, after
opening the first exclusively upscale women’s boutique in malibu,
california, she developed the kai fragrance and sold it at her boutique.
when rappaport sold the boutique
in 1999, there was so much demand for the fragrance that she decided
to continue the fragrance line as a separate company.
today, kai is sold at
exclusive boutiques and spas all over the world, with many devotees
from everyday people to the celebrity world, including julia roberts,
charlize theron, reese witherspoon, jennifer garner, naomi watts and
others.
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Kai Perfume in Lucky Magazine
Kai
Perfume in Lucky Magazine- August 2007
philosophy
"breathe in the beauty of kai, and experience the light and soothing
scent of today's most
sought-after fragrance."
beauty lies in the simplest and purest of things. kai brings this
idea to life by using exotic fragrance and natural essences in our
light and intoxicating scent. kai captures the irresistible fragrance
of the tropics in a full line of perfume oil and body products. breathe
in the beauty of kai, and experience today's most sought-after fragrance.
Tropical Escape
Even Kai creator Gaye Stranza
Rappaport was surprised by the craze that ensued when she launched
her gardenia-based perfume six years ago. Its rollerball applicator
was one of the first for a high-end fragrance. "People liked
the portability," Rappaport says. "They could carry it with
them for an instant pick-me-up." Now her blend, found in the
pockets of celebrities from Ellen Pompeo to Tommy Lee ("Apparently
his mother grew gardenia in her yard, and it takes him back to his
childhood," Rappaport says), is available in spray form (at right).
"A lot of my clients prefer a traditional spritz formula, and
they begged me to make one," Rappaport says. "Buit it took
three years since mists tend to be lighter thatn oils and I wanted
to preserve the integrity of the original." Her dedication pais
off. Kai (Havaiian for "ocean") "smells exaclty like
an island holiday," she says. "Who wouldn't want to be reminded
of that?
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I'm Obsessed with... Kai Body Buffer
For a beauty director, I'm
surprisingly low-maintenance, except for my 20-minute shower routine.
I couldn't give it up until I came across a bath gel-infused sponge
by Kai. The antibacterial synthetic "loofah" dispenses coconut-oil
cleanser while I buff away for up to 60 washes. The creamy suds double
as a shaving prep, and the divinely sexy gardenia scent lingers. I'm
now out of the shower in less than 3 minutes- but my good mood lasts
all day! - Gwen Flamberg, beauty director.
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